Obituaries

In Memoriam: Sea Bright Resident, Bob Verost, 89

Sea Bright resident, Robert “Bob” Verost, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 6, his loving wife of 55 years, Pat, by his side. He was 89.

“Bob loved people, and what people loved most about him was his unique sense of humor. No one knew what to expect next. He was a great baker, loved golf, and was an avid football fan.

“A proud Army veteran, Bob enjoyed breakfasts with his Army buddies for many years.

“Bob will be missed by all who knew and loved him.” 

Loved ones of Bob Verost in his obituary

Early in his career, Bob worked as a pipefitter and later became a human resources manager at Lever Brothers in Edgewater. He went on to work for Givaudan, a fragrance company in Clifton, where he retired as head of all trades.

Bob was born and raised in West New York, NJ, and was one of 12 children of the late Jacob and Lillian Verost.

Bob was predeceased by: his son, Robert; and his siblings, Jacob, George, John, Donald, Gertrude, Jean, Frank, Wayne, and William.

He is survived by: his loving wife, Pat; and his sisters, Mary and Velma.

Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Church in Rumson, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 11. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/, Tunnel to Towers at https://t2t.org/donate/, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/ would be appreciated.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home